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WRITING, EDITING & PROOFREADING
I have been writing, editing and proofreading for over 10 years, offering a fast, high-quality service for materials including:
>> Business documents
>> Educational materials
>> Promotional materials
>> Articles
>> Books
>> Manuals
>> Web content
For copywriting, feature writing and ghost writing, please ask me about fees and availability. For editing & proofreading, please refer to the following table (guide only):
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Premium editing
Major editing, rewriting & proofreading.
Up to 1,000 words
(1-2 days) ¥ 10,000
Up to 3,000 words
¥ 25,000 (3-5days)
Up to 10,000 words
(1 week ~) ¥ 80,000
Over 10,000 words: please ask.
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Standard editing
Editing, minor rewriting & proofreading.
Up to 1,000 words
(1-2 days) ¥ 8,000
Up to 3,000 words
¥ 20,000 (3-5days)
Up to 10,000 words
(1 week ~) ¥ 60,000
Over 10,000 words: please ask.
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Proofreading
Basic grammar and style check.
Up to 1,000 words
(1-2 days) ¥ 5,000
Up to 3,000 words
¥ 12,000 (3-5days)
Up to 10,000 words
(1 week ~) ¥ 40,000
Over 10,000 words: please ask.
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CONSULTING
I offer writing and editorial consulting, ideas generation, communication consulting, and online and in-person coaching.
What does all that mean? Basically I help you evaluate all of your communicative material, be it your website, your brochures, the speeches you give or how you and your colleagues communicate.
I offer guidance and advice on things like:
>> Writing & editorial presentation
>> Non-verbal communication
>> Press releases & web content
>> Presentations & speeches
>> Communication in the workplace
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Online consulting
By email, Skype/Facetime and/or phone.
First contact is usually via email, during which I conduct research and offer feedback. I charge a standard fee of ¥30,000 for this service and some people find this is enough.
If you want more, we then work out a schedule and fee structure to suit you.
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In-person consulting
Currently only available in Japan.
As for online consulting, I charge a standard ¥30,000 fee for initial consulting, research and feedback.
Following that, I can either work with you in your office or via email, phone and regular meetings.
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LAYOUT & DESIGN
With over five years experience in editorial and graphic design, I can help you create great looking layouts, business documents and websites.
I sometimes also work with an international team of experienced designers on larger projects.
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Editorial design & layout
For books, brocures, posters, business cards, etc.
Please email me to discuss your project.
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Web design
Basic web design, website evaluation & 'clean-up'.
Website with blog & custom-designed banner/logo: from ¥250,000.
Website evaluation & 'clean-up' - A thorough evaluation to ensure that your website is not driving people away:
¥30,000 for evaluation & advice.
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TEACHING
I have over 15 years experience teaching at all levels, covering subjects including law, business and English.
I offer custom-made, personalized courses which are available in person or online.
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Online courses
Current online courses:
The Creative Instinct
A comprehensive three-part course aimed at helping you tap into your creative instinct and use it to get the best out of your professional and personal life.
Click here for details.
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In-person teaching
Currently only available in Japan.
I offer a range of personalized courses ranging from creative writing to presentation skills.
Please contact me for details and availability.
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I'm Richard Knobbs, a writer, editor, teacher and communication consultant based in Tokyo.